Archive for Jake Smith

Netflix will add hit shows Homeland and American Horror Story in the UK and Ireland on 13 March, expanding its collection of instantly available content. Homeland is a critically acclaimed drama that stars Claire Danes, who received a Golden Globe and...

Razer has updated its Razer Blade line, improving on the specifications of last year's gaming laptops. Most notably, the 14-inch Razer Blade version now features what the company claims to be “the highest resolution 14-inch notebook display on...

We love a good tweet screw up story. Lebron James, celebrity spokesperson at Samsung, just tweeted his phone erased all of his data, making for "one of the sickest feelings" he's ever had in his life. James realised this probably wasn't a smart...

Microsoft has plans to extend its OneNote application to the Mac, according to The Verge. OneNote has been available for Windows, iOS, Android, and the web, and is more than ten years old, but the publication says Microsoft finally wants to offer it...

Apple has partnered with Vevo to stream its first iTunes Festival in the US. The concert series kicks off Tuesday night in Austin, TX at the SXSW conference. Vevo will be streaming concerts of the 15 different artists through apps on iOS and Apple...

Google has acquired Green Throttle Games, maker of the Green Throttle controller, publication PandoDaily first reported. The move is seen as a way for Google to improve its position in the living room, as competitors Amazon and Apple have been tipped...

If Apple announces a new feature, Samsung isn't far behind. That's why last week Samsung debuted its take on Apple's iTunes Radio, called Milk, to serve up new music to listeners. Samsung is calling it a "fresh take on music". Apple fanboys and...

If you're tired of all those Flappy Bird alternatives, you may be in luck, as Flappy Bird could be landing back on your handset. Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen revealed to Rolling Stone that he's considering bringing back the highly-addictive game. ...

A new version of Office for Mac will launch this year, for the first time since 2011, according to the company’s manager for Office products in Germany. Office for Mac offers a nice alternative to users who don't like Apple's iWork software on the...

Microsoft has made the Twitch app available on Xbox One hours before Titanfall launches to the world. Twitch, the world's largest gaming website, allows gamers to stream gameplay to the world for free. The big Xbox One update from last week prepared...

The Wall Street Journal caught up with Shaquille O'Neal at the SXSW in Austin, Texas to discuss geeky habits. The 7' 1" (2.16m) basketball star revealed he spends $1,000 a week, or $52,000 a year, on mobile apps for his iPhone. He also spoke of his...

Microsoft's online store shows it will make the Power Cover available for the Surface 2, Surface 2 Pro, and original Surface Pro on 19 March, after revealing it in September 2013. The Power Cover, available for $199.99 on the Microsoft Store in...

Asus is exploring voice and hand movement control for its upcoming wearable, Asus chairman Jonney Shih told Focus Taiwan. The first wearable is presumed to be a smartwatch, following the rest of the industry, and Shih said it will be used to complement...

LG's upcoming LG G3 smartphone will take on Samsung's Galaxy S5 with waterproof and dustproof functionality, according to ETnews. This means you won't have to fret if your handset slips off the kitchen counter into the water and dish soap. The publication...

Apple has released an Apple TV 6.1 update for the Apple TV set-top box on Monday, hot off the heals of iOS 7.1 for the iPhone and iPad. The Apple TV update is welcomed, bringing a greater level of control to the media streamer. Users can now reduce...

Facebook has rolled out an update to Pages, aiming to help users find important information more easily on the public profiles for groups and businesses. The "streamlined look" brings an updated timeline design. The right-side column of Pages show new...

The PonoPlayer doesn't want to be the next iPod for the mass market, instead the best, high-resolution audio playback device for audiophiles. It was founded by artist Neil Young, who has critiqued modern audio playback in the past. Being shown-off at...

HTC has developed a light-up, hole-covered cover/case for the new HTC One that will launch later this month, according to EvLeaks. The often reliable tipster posted a photo of the cover/case on Twitter, showing a plastic piece covering the front of the...

Google Chromecast sales have been growing, with more countries planned soon, Sundar Pichai, Google SVP of Android and Chrome, announced at SXSW on Sunday. "We are in the millions now, and it's growing very actively," Pichai told the crowd at the Austin,...

Google has plans to release a SDK that will help developers and manufacturers put Android on smartwatches and other wearables, Sundar Pichai, Google SVP of Android and Chrome, announced at SXSW in Austin, TX on Sunday. Pichai said the software framework...

Oppo has been teasing its unannounced Oppo Find 7 heavily in recent weeks, but now we have a full look at the handset thanks to a leak on the Red Dot Design award website. The photos show a sleek, black, handset with a camera on the front, camera on...

Fujifilm has launched its X Signature program in the UK, letting customers re-skin their existing camera for £129.99, hoping to spawn a bit of creativity. The Fujifilm X Signature is available for the X-Pro1, X-E1, X100, X20, X10 models, to send to...

Leica has been known for some pretty cool limited edition camera partnerships in the past, but the latest may turn a few heads given its unlikeliness. Mixing a soft-core porn brand and a kids toy brand totally makes sense, right? The photography company...

Tesla isn't looking to slow down, highlighting its commitment to Europe while at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The company announced huge plans to expand its Supercharger network across Europe, and that it will open more than 30 service centres...

Turtle Beach, one of the leaders in game audio, has unveiled the Ear Force Titanfall Atlas headset due out just in time for Titanfall's launch on the Xbox One on 11 March. The Titanfall Atlas headset boasts high quality sound, so you can hear heavily-armoured,...